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Journal Article


Journal TitleArchaeology Ireland
Article TitleDerrycarhoon : a Bronze Age copper mine in West Cork
AuthorO'Brien, William ; Hogan, Nick
Volume26
Issue(1)
Page(s)pp12-15
DateSpring 2012
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Note(s)Authors report on the first investigation of a prehistoric trench working for copper extraction in Ireland, and the first early mine to be identified that is not connected with fire-setting.
Subject(s)Bronze Age ; copper ; mines ; archaeology ; historic monuments ; mining
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  • Derrycarhoon, Cork, Republic of Ireland